Sharia Finance Expansion: Record Asset Management’s RAM unit launched Record Amanah, a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors, partnering with Khalij Group. AI Trust in Banking: Malaysia’s banking and audit leaders urged “trusted” AI rollouts with stronger governance and resilience, as Bank Negara framed open finance and asset tokenisation pilots. EV Charging Push: Malaysia said EV ecosystem incentives hinge on building more substations and charging facilities nationwide to meet net-zero goals. PhilHealth Funding Pressure: Philippine business groups backed PhilHealth’s benefit expansion but warned sustainability depends on timely, complete premium payments by contributors. Food & Workplace Safety: Australia’s Safety Plus urged rooftop anchor point inspections for fall protection; labour inspectors warned hotels and healthcare sites to step up Legionella prevention in summer. Energy & Agriculture Watch: India’s PMO reviewed El Nino preparedness, directing ministries to monitor impacts on agriculture, water, supplies and rural jobs. Fuel Pricing Reform Debate: Pakistan signaled a shift toward market-driven petrol pricing, potentially moving from fortnightly/monthly updates to daily changes. Business Climate for SMEs: Assam will let small non-polluting enterprises start operations without approvals for three years to cut red tape. Dubai Growth Services: Dubai Chambers launched the “Business in Dubai” platform bundling corporate services from accredited partners to help firms set up and expand. Corporate Moves: Vistry warned of a first-half loss as it accelerated debt and stock cuts, while Anaqua renewed its IP partnership with Sony.